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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917

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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3The back is formed of one piece of choice Italian maple, such as Cappa was accustomed to use. The sides are exceptionally handsome and match the back. The top is of spruce of the choicest selection. The workmanship throughout is highly artistic and in the best style of the maker.
5Price: $2,750
7NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1800.
9Number 5036. This is a splendid example of Lupot's work. The model is large and flat, following the lines of Stradivarius of about 1722-3. The maple of the back and sides is of extraordinary beauty. The top is of spruce of good width of grain and exceptional quality. It is in a perfect state of preservation and has a tone of immense power and good quality.
11Price: $2,500
13GIUSEPPE GUADAGNINI, MILAN, 1750-1760
15Number 4954. Giuseppe Guadagnini was the second son of Giovanni Battista. He followed in his father's footsteps with respect to model and general character of workmanship, his violins being very often mistaken for those of his parent. This instrument is in a perfect state of preservation and has an exceedingly large, robust, brilliant tone. It is an excellent violin for a soloist, teacher or orchestra player.
17Price: $2,000
19TOMASSO BALESTRIERI, MANTUA, 1760
21Number 4681. Balestrieri was a pupil of Stradivarius and was the most prominent member of the Mantua School.
23This instrument is patterned on broad lines. The wood selection is of the choicest, the back being formed of maple having a handsome figure, and the top of spruce of the finest quality. It is covered with a plentiful supply of lustrous, deep orange colored varnish. It is in a splendid state of preservation and possesses a tone of rare quality and power. It is a splendid concert instrument.
25Price: $1,500

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